“Doctrine and Covenants 41–44: Overview,” Doctrine and Covenants Seminary Teacher Manual (2025)
“Doctrine and Covenants 41–44,” Doctrine and Covenants Seminary Teacher Manual
Doctrine and Covenants 41–44
Doctrine and Covenants 41–44
Overview
The Lord taught that He delights to bless those who hear Him (see Doctrine and Covenants 41:1). As the Saints responded and prayed in faith, He revealed His law and commandments, including the law of consecration.
Prepare to teach
The following information provides you with ideas of what you may need to prepare in advance for each lesson.
Doctrine and Covenants 41
Lesson purpose: To help students feel confident that the Lord will bless them as they hear and obey Him.
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Student preparation: Ask students to take a moment to ponder how confident they feel that the Lord will bless them if they hear and listen to Him. They could also think about why they feel the way they do.
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Video: “We Walk by Faith” (16:24; watch from time code 7:30 to 12:38)
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Materials: Two small pieces of paper for each student
Doctrine and Covenants 42
Lesson purpose: To help students show their love for the Lord by obeying His commandments.
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Student preparation: Invite students to think about the last time they obeyed one of God’s commandments and to ponder why they chose to obey.
Doctrine and Covenants 42:29–39
Lesson purpose: To help students increase their desire to live the law of consecration.
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Student preparation: Invite students to think about how taking care of people in need, including the poor, helps us to become like Jesus Christ.
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Videos: “You Are My Hands” (17:22; watch from time code 0:00 to 2:27); “Fast Offerings: A Simple Commandment with a Marvelous Promise” (3:01); “Syrian Refugee—‘The Moment I Was Shot I Knew I Would Never Walk Again’” (2:39); “A Thousand Days” (4:32)
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Items to prepare: Bowl; small objects for each student like candy or coins